24th August 2024 to 25th August 2024
VO65 Mile Builder: Monte Carlo – Genoa
From £225 per person
Deposit Payment in Full
Set sail on the Tyrrhenian Sea in a VO65 Atlantic crossing from Monte Carlo to Genoa.
Passage Dates: 24 - 25 August 2024
Price: £225 / €250 per person*
*Trips are priced in the operator's local currency. The sterling amount shown is a guide only and the amount you pay in sterling will change with currency fluctuations.
You will be given the opportunity to enhance your skills in every job onboard this iconic offshore racing machine. From navigation to helming, with practice in trimming, grinding, and foredeck, you can get as stuck in as you like on this exhilarating trip.
Push your comfort zone for a truly genuine life experience as an elite ocean racer, with basic race yacht accommodation and freeze-dried food: the trade-offs for an invigorating ride.
Alongside the professional yacht crew, you can experience all aspects of sailing this fantastic yacht. During the passage, we’ll rotate the watches on the helm, pit, trim, bow, and navigation.
24 August 2024 – Depart Monte Carlo for Genoa. It will take approximately 2 days to complete depending on weather conditions.
- Travel to or from the boats
- Food ashore
- Onshore meals
- Shore-based accommodation
- Some sailing experience is required – dinghy sailors with no offshore sailing are more than welcome, as are yacht cruisers with no performance yacht experience.
- A good level of fitness is required.
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Genoa, Italy
Alongside the professional yacht crew, you can experience all aspects of sailing this fantastic yacht. During the passage, we’ll rotate the watches on the helm, pit, trim, bow, and navigation.
24 August 2024 – Depart Monte Carlo for Genoa. It will take approximately 2 days to complete depending on weather conditions.
Please use a sea bag or a foldable bag. Suitcases are too bulky on board and difficult to stow away.
Documents
- Identity card or passport
- (European) Health insurance card
- Travel health insurance (if needed)
- Plane ticket
Clothes
- Boat shoes (closed and anti-slip – please make sure that the sole does not rub off)
- Sailing boots
- Sailing pants
- Oilskin (waterproof jacket and trousers)
- Fleece jacket or pullover (at sea, it also gets cold at night in summer)
- Thermal underwear
- Hat and cap
- Sunglasses
- Sailing gloves
- Underwear
- Clothes for on land
Hygiene/Health and Miscellaneous
- Sunscreen (no suntan oil!)
- Toiletries
- Shower gel and shampoo (if possible biodegradable)
- Personal medication
- Household remedies against seasickness (drops, chewing gum, …)
- Sleeping bag
- Earplugs/sleeping mask (optional – it is quite loud under the deck)
- Towel
- Small pillow
- Laundry bag
- Books for deliveries
Safety equipment
- Sailing knife/ Leatherman (if you have one)
- Headlamp (waterproof and red light function, spare batteries)
